Cwmbach crime figures: 34 offences reported in September, down 29% on August

Cwmbach recorded 34 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 29% on August (48), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 15 reports, or 44% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and criminal damage and arson (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list parking concerns road safety & speeding - abernant and asb - cwmbach retail park as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	15	21	−6
Anti-social behaviour	8	7	+1
Criminal damage and arson	4	3	+1
Vehicle crime	3	2	+1
Burglary	2	2	0
Shoplifting	1	1	0
Other theft	1	3	−2
Public order	0	8	−8
Drugs	0	1	−1
Total	34	48	−14

Where it was reported

1. On or near Timothy Place: 4
2. On or near Pant-y-cerdin: 3
3. On or near Pond Place: 2
4. On or near Tre Telynog: 2
5. On or near Richards Row: 2
6. On or near Bron Haul: 2

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 21
• Awaiting court outcome: 2
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 1
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1
• Local resolution: 1

Figures are from South Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.